Visit Chicago Southland - Welcome SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER

SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606

Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live native animals, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, naturalist-led nature programs and festivals throughout the year.

Open: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-5PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays

Area: Area 3

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Events

WEE WONDERS: OWLS Nov 23, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

SCARVES, HATS, & WHAT-HAVE-YOUS Nov 30, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

c d

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Dec 6, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

SEEDS OF THE FUTURE Dec 7, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS: FURS Dec 10, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

COZY CRAFTING Dec 10, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS: FURS Dec 14, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

FEEDER WATCH & ORIGAMI Dec 27, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Jan 3, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

COZY CRAFTING Jan 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS: SNOWFLAKES Jan 14, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WINTER BRR-DING Jan 17, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS: SNOWFLAKES Jan 18, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

RESTORATION & S'MORES Jan 19, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

MLK, JR. DAY OF SERVICE Jan 19, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

COZY CRAFTING Jan 21, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

BUILD A BIRDHOUSE Jan 31, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SELF-GUIDED WALKS Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

COZY CRAFTING Feb 4, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Feb 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

Area Hotels

WIND CREEK CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CASINO & RESORT 17300 South Halsted Street
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 787-8877
Visit Website

THE BEST INN & SUITES - MARKHAM 2850 West 159th Street
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-5000

BEST WESTERN PLUS - SOUTH HOLLAND 17345 South Halsted Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 825-1856
Visit Website

ECONOLODGE 17301 Halsted Street, Building B
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 566-5797
Visit Website

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM - SOUTH HOLLAND 610 Tollview Drive
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-1300
Visit Website

SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM SOUTH HOLLAND 17225 South Halsted Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-8700
Visit Website

TRAVELODGE BY WYNDHAM - SOUTH HOLLAND 17301 South Halsted Street, Building A
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-1621
Visit Website

CLOVERLEAF MOTEL 638 East 162nd Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-1550

ELITE INN & SUITES 1122 East 162nd Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7799

THE STAR MOTEL 460 West 14th Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 481-3050